Tori Nelson named Henry Sibley’s 2019 Athena Award winner

Posted on 04/18/2019

The Athena Award honors high school senior women for athletic and academic accomplishments. Tori Nelson was named the Henry Sibley Athena Award honoree for 2019.  READ MORE... about Tori Nelson named Henry Sibley’s 2019 Athena Award winner

District 197 earns 2019 School Finance Award

Posted on 04/17/2019

The MDE School Finance Award recognizes districts that exhibit sound fiscal health and financial management policies and procedures.  READ MORE... about District 197 earns 2019 School Finance Award

District 197 Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Posted on 04/12/2019

District 197 would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our students, staff and community members for their support in the passing of the May 2018 Bond Referendum. We are pleased to invite you to our groundbreaking ceremonies commencing the district's construction projects.  READ MORE... about District 197 Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Fischer named National Merit Finalist

Posted on 04/11/2019

Henry Sibley senior Vic Fischer has been named a finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Program.  READ MORE... about Fischer named National Merit Finalist

Tonight's Wizard of Oz Performance Rescheduled for April 13

Posted on 04/11/2019

Tonight's Wizard of Oz performance has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.  READ MORE... about Tonight's Wizard of Oz Performance Rescheduled for April 13

Heritage Marine Team, Moreland Music Events Rescheduled

Posted on 04/11/2019

The Heritage E-STEM Magnet School Marine Team Open House will not take place on April 16, and the Moreland Arts & Health Sciences Magnet School First Grade Music Concert will happen on April 12.  READ MORE... about Heritage Marine Team, Moreland Music Events Rescheduled

Henry Sibley winter sports wrap-up

Posted on 04/02/2019

Season highlights from Henry Sibley High School winter athletics, including: basketball, dance team, gymnastics, hockey, Nordic skiing, boys swimming, and wrestling.  READ MORE... about Henry Sibley winter sports wrap-up

Pilot Knob and Heritage win national Merit Awards from Magnet Schools of America

Posted on 03/20/2019

Magnet Schools of America (MSA) has named Pilot Knob STEM Magnet Elementary School and Heritage E-STEM Middle School as Schools of Distinction for 2019.  READ MORE... about Pilot Knob and Heritage win national Merit Awards from Magnet Schools of America

Heritage E-STEM Magnet School named PBIS Ambassador School for 2019

Posted on 03/15/2019

Heritage was one of only eleven schools in Minnesota to receive this award for the 2018-2019 school year.   READ MORE... about Heritage E-STEM Magnet School named PBIS Ambassador School for 2019

Garlough Students to Compete in Minnesota Zoo’s ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge

Posted on 03/15/2019

The students’ projects are among top in the state selected to advance. They will compete in a statewide exhibition at the Minnesota Zoo on March 19.  READ MORE... about Garlough Students to Compete in Minnesota Zoo’s ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge

Last day of school for students is now June 5

Posted on 03/12/2019

June 5 will now be the last day of school for all students in order to provide time for teachers and staff to prepare for upcoming construction projects.  READ MORE... about Last day of school for students is now June 5

School District 197 welcomes new Assistant Superintendent and Director of Communications

Posted on 03/08/2019

Two new leaders have joined School District 197 in the roles of assistant superintendent and director of communications.   READ MORE... about School District 197 welcomes new Assistant Superintendent and Director of Communications

Five students recognized in Optimist Club of West St. Paul Essay Contest

Posted on 02/25/2019

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul recently announced the winners of its 10th annual essay contest, which included Taylor Gonsalez, Elizabeth Castillo-Flores, Micah Carson Dove, Ruby Filhart and Alex Taney.   READ MORE... about Five students recognized in Optimist Club of West St. Paul Essay Contest

Construction Preview Open House Events

Posted on 02/05/2019

Attend a Construction Preview Open House Event in March  READ MORE... about Construction Preview Open House Events

Preschool Registration for 2019-2020 starts Feb. 7

Posted on 02/01/2019

Browse the 2019-20 preschool catalog to learn more about early learning options.   READ MORE... about Preschool Registration for 2019-2020 starts Feb. 7

Academic Calendar for 2019-20 finalized

Posted on 01/25/2019

The School Board approved the 2019-20 Academic Calendar at the Board Meeting on January 22.  READ MORE... about Academic Calendar for 2019-20 finalized

LIVEGREEN Week - February 4-8

Posted on 01/24/2019

Celebrate sustainability in District 197 with a week of fun activities!  READ MORE... about LIVEGREEN Week - February 4-8

District receives clean audit for 2017-18 finances

Posted on 01/11/2019

Independent auditing firm Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., PA, (MMKR) has given School District 197 a “clean opinion” of its finances for 2017-18.  READ MORE... about District receives clean audit for 2017-18 finances

Kindergarten Registration for 2019-20 starts January 17

Posted on 12/18/2018

Kindergarten Registration at all District 197 elementary schools for 2019-20 will start on January 17 with an open house event at each building. After January 17 families can register at each school in the main office.  READ MORE... about Kindergarten Registration for 2019-20 starts January 17

Somerset’s SPIFF program celebrates 30 years of friendships

Posted on 11/20/2018

Special Pals in Fun Friendships (SPIFF), a program that pairs 2nd grade students with older adults, is responsible for creating nearly 2,000 friendships over the past three decades.  READ MORE... about Somerset’s SPIFF program celebrates 30 years of friendships